Flying from Heraklion Airport (HER) to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 5 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Heraklion Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport.
Catania is one hour behind Heraklion and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to make your HER to CTA flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Flying into Catania (and then discovering more of Italy!) is a snap with Ryanair. This popular carrier has direct flights from Heraklion Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Ryanair.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Heraklion Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Top stopovers between HER and CTA include:
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Rhodes Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Heraklion Airport (HER) to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
Right now, $39 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Heraklion Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $90. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
Get cheap tickets from HER to CTA by booking seven months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Heraklion Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport. If you need to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for every month.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from HER to CTA.
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Handy information about Heraklion Airport (HER)
80.18% of flights leaving Heraklion Airport reach their destination on schedule. Given its reliable on-time performance, you're unlikely to experience delays when setting off from HER.
To reach Heraklion Airport from central Heraklion, it takes about 10 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 3 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 15 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near HER? If you're catching an early flight from Heraklion Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Heraklion Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near CTA instead:
Grab a Catania-Fontanarossa Airport rental car and discover Catania and beyond with your own set of wheels. Surprice, ECH and U-Save are top providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport around four weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to central Catania
From Catania-Fontanarossa Airport, Catania is approximately 8 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the centre by car.
It takes around 45 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Heraklion Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Catania. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in January.
When booking your flight from Heraklion Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Catania, with the temperature ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 36ºC (97ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from HER to CTA in February. Average temperatures are between 4ºC (39ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF) then.
Explore more of Italy
You've seen Catania, now it's time to explore more of Italy. Travel around 386 kilometres north to Naples to tick off its top attractions. From National Archaeological Museum to Castel dell'Ovo and Royal Palace of Naples, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 161 kilometres north-west of Catania, Palermo is another essential stop in Italy. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Statua di Giuseppe Garibaldi, Chiesa di Santa Maria del Piliere and Casa di Paolo.